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        <font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="1"><a href="http://registrar.concordia.ca/Indepen/suggest.html#arts">Arts</a> 
        | <a href="http://registrar.concordia.ca/Indepen/suggest.html#science">Science</a> | <a href="http://registrar.concordia.ca/Indepen/suggest.html#jmsb">John Molson School of 
		Business</a> | 
        <a href="http://registrar.concordia.ca/Indepen/suggest.html#engine">Engineering</a> | <a href="http://registrar.concordia.ca/Indepen/suggest.html#compsci">Computer Science</a> | <a href="http://registrar.concordia.ca/Indepen/suggest.html#finearts">Fine Arts</a><br />
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        </font><b>
        <font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="4" color="#000080">Faculty 
		of Arts and Science</font></b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
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        <font face="arial, verdana, helvetica"><b><a name="arts"></a>Arts</b></font><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br /><br />

		For most BA programs there are no specific program prerequisites. 
		Therefore within the initial 18 credits, students are encouraged to take 
		courses which will broaden their background or help them develop study 
		skills.
<br /><br />
		The programs listed below have specific prerequisites which will take up 
		some or all of the initial 18 credits.
<br /><br />
        <br />
        <b>Community Service (Certificate)</b><br />
        AHSC 230</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		232</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		270</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">; 
		ENGL 212</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">; 
		6 credits in the social sciences chosen in consultation with the program 
		adviser.
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        <br />

        <b>Economics (BA)</b><br />
        MATH 209</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        <i>NOTE: Students may need one or more of MATH 200</i></font><i><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"> 
		and MATH 206</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup></i><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><i>.</i>
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        <br />

        <b>Education</b><br />
		Mature students wishing to apply to Early Childhood and Elementary 
		Education or BEd (TESL) must complete 18 credits prior to applying for 
		entry.
<br /><br />
        <br />

        <b>Family Life Education (Certificate)</b><br />
		AHSC 220</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		230</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		232</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">; 
		ENGL 212</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">; 
		6 credits in the social sciences chosen in consultation with the program 
		adviser.
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        <br />

        <b>Human Relations, Specialization (BA)</b><br />
		SOCI 212</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"> 
		or INTE 296</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">
<br /><br />
        <br />

        <b>Leisure Sciences, Specialization (BA)</b><br />
		SOCI 212</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"> 
		or INTE 296</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        <br />
        <br />

        <b>Therapeutic Recreation, Specialization (BA)</b><br />
		INTE 296</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"> 
		or SOCI 212</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		BIOL 200</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">6</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"> 
        or 201</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        <br />
        <br />

        <b>Mathematics (BA)</b><br />
		MATH 203</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		204</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		205</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        <i>NOTE: Students not having MATH 202</i></font><i><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"> 
		or the equivalent must include it in their 18 credits.<br />
		NOTE: Students may need one or more of MATH 200</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"> 
		and MATH 201</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup></i><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><i>.
        </i>
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        <br />

        <b>Psychology (BA)</b><br />
		PSYC 200</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">6</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">; 
		BIOL 201</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"> 
		or 202</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		three credits in Mathematics (in preparation for statistics) chosen in 
		consultation with the Centre for Mature Students.</font><br />
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        <b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica"><a name="science"></a>Science</font></b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        <br />
        The following courses are recommended:<br />
        <br />
        6 credits in Chemistry: CHEM 205</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		206</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        9 credits in Mathematics: MATH 202</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		203</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		205</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">*<br />
        8 credits in Physics: PHYS 204</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		205</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		224</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">1</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		225</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">1</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        <br />
        <br />
        Additional requirements for programs in the following Departments:<br />
        <br />
        <b>Biology and Psychology</b><br />
        BIOL 201</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        <br />
        <br />
        <b>Chemistry</b><br />
        PHYS 206</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		226</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">1</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"> 
        and BIOL 201</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        <br />
        <br />
        <b>Biochemistry</b><br />
        PHYS 206</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		226</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">1</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"> 
        and BIOL 201</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        <br />
        <br />
        <b>Environmental Geography</b><br />
        PHYS 206</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		226</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">1</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"> 
        and BIOL 201</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        <br />
        <br />
        <b>Environmental Science</b><br />
        PHYS 206</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		226</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">1</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		MATH 204</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"> 
        and BIOL 201</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        <br /><br />
        <b>Exercise Science</b><br />
        PHYS 206</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">, 
		226</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">1</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"> 
        and BIOL 201</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        <br />
        <br />
        <b>Mathematics</b><br />
        MATH 204</font><sup><font face="Arial" size="2">3</font></sup><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        <br />
        <br />
        In addition, the Faculty of Arts and Science offers Elective<br />
        Groups focused on specific themes.<br />
        <br />
        For more information, telephone (514) 848-2424 ext. 2104 or<br />
        E-mail <a href="mailto:asosa@alcor.concordia.ca">
        asosa@alcor.concordia.ca</a>. Check our web site: <br />
        <a href="http://artsandscience.concordia.ca/inte/">
        http://artsandscience.concordia.ca/inte/</a></font></p>
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        <b>
        <font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="4" color="#000080">
        <a name="jmsb"></a>John Molson School of Business</font></b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        <br />
        Independent students seeking admission to the BComm programs must have a 
		minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70 or better, provided that they have 
		completed at least 12 credits at Concordia. Students with a cumulative 
		GPA of 2.60 to 2.69 will be considered for the BAdmin program providing 
		they have met all other requirements. Previous studies will also be 
		included in our assessment.<br /><br />
		Applicants to the JMSB programs must have completed the following five 
		profile courses (or their equivalents) prior to admission:</font></p>
        <ul>
          <li>
        <font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">MATH 208 (Linear 
		Algebra)</font></li>
			<li>
        <font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">MATH 209 (Calculus I)</font></li>
          <li>
        <font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">ECON 201 
		(Microeconomics)</font></li>
          <li>
        <font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">ECON 203 
		(Macroeconomics)</font></li>
          <li>
        <font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">DESC 200 (Information 
		Technology)</font></li>
        </ul>
        <p>
        <font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">Additionally, a minimum 
		average of 2.70 (B-) is required for both MATH 208 and MATH 209 if 
		completed at the university level. Students who received exemptions for 
		MATH 208 and/or MATH 209 at the CEGEP level should have achieved at 
		least 70% in each of these courses. If not, the student must repeat the 
		course and achieve the minimum grade required prior to consideration for 
		admission to the program.<br />
        <br />
        <br />
        Independent students may also wish to complete the following courses for 
		which they can obtain credit towards the Business Core if they are 
		accepted into the business program:
<br /><br />
		ACCO 230 (with a minimum grade of C) =&gt; COMM 217<br />
		ACCO 240 (with a passing grade) =&gt; COMM 305<br />
		MARK 201 (with a passing grade) =&gt; COMM 224<br />
		COMM 215 &quot;Business Statistics&quot; (with a passing grade)<br />
		MANA 201 (with a passing grade) => COMM 210<br />
		MANA 202 (with a passing grade) => COMM 222
<br /><br />
        <br /> Students may also register for the following courses offered by the 
		John Molson School of Business as business electives:<br />
        <br />
        FINA 200 &quot;Personal Finance&quot;<br />
        FINA 210 &quot;Introduction to Real Estate&quot;<br />
        COMM 499M or COMM 229M &#8220;Marketing Yourself&#8221;
<br /><br />
        <br />
		The following courses offered by the John Molson School of Business are 
		for students not pursuing a business degree and will <b>NOT</b> be 
		transferred into a Business program:
<br /><br />
		ADMI 201, ADMI 202, MANA 211, MANA 213, MANA 266
<br /><br />
        <br />
		Courses offered within the John Molson School of Business are available 
		to Independent students to a maximum of 6 credits per term and an 
		overall total of 30 credits.
<br /><br />
		Please note that these requirements are subject to change.</font></p>
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        <p><b><font color="#000080" size="4" face="arial, verdana, helvetica">
		Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science </font></b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">
<br /><br />
        </font><b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica"><a name="engine"></a>
		Engineering:</font></b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br /><br />
		Previous Engineering graduates from Concordia should contact Student 
		Academic Services in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science.
<br /><br />
		Students who have not studied beyond the secondary school level are 
		required to complete the following prerequisite courses:<br /><br />
		CHEM 205<br />
		MATH 202, 203, 204, 205<br />
		PHYS 204, 205<br />
		6 credits in social sciences and humanities.
<br /><br />
        <br />
		Please note that the following courses are not considered as 
		substitutions for any of the above requirements:
<br /><br />
		MATH 206, MATH 208, MATH 209
<br /><br />
        <br />
		Students who have completed these prerequisites may register for 
		Engineering courses. Independent students may also wish to consult the 
		Engineering General Education List outlined in Section 71.20.6 of the 
		Undergraduate Calendar. (<b><a href="http://registrar.concordia.ca/calendar/71/71.10.html#b71.20.6">http://registrar.concordia.ca/calendar/71/71.10.html#71.20.6</a></b>)</font></p>
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        <p><b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica"><a name="compsci"></a>
		Computer Science:</font></b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br /><br />
		The prerequisites for Computer Applications, Software Systems and 
		Information Systems are: Math 202, 203, 204, and 205.
<br /><br />
		The prerequisites for Computer Systems are:
<br /><br />
		CHEM 205<br />MATH 202, 203, 204, 205<br />
		PHYS 204, 205<br /><br />
		Depending on the option chosen, students may take courses from other 
		faculties. For example, the Information Systems option has a number of 
		Commerce courses which may be taken by Independent students, while the 
		Software Systems option includes Mathematics and Statistics courses. The 
		Computer Applications Option allows students to take 45 credits outside 
		of Computer Science, with a minimum of 24 credits in another discipline. 
		Students are strongly recommended to consult the Undergraduate Calendar 
		for further information.
<br /><br />
		Students requiring further assistance should contact Student Academic 
		Services in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science.</font></p>
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        <p><b><font color="#000080" size="4" face="arial, verdana, helvetica">
        <a name="finearts"></a>Faculty of Fine Arts</font></b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br /><br />
		The Faculty of Fine Arts offers courses for non-Fine Arts students which 
		are open to Independent Students. The courses listed on 
			<strong><a href="http://finearts.concordia.ca/programsanddepartments/coursesfornon-fineartsstudents/">Courses for non-Fine Arts students</a></strong> have been 
		structured with non-Fine Arts students in mind. They do not have 
		prerequisites and do not assume any specialized background knowledge on 
		the part of students. information.<br />
		<br />

		Other courses in Art History, Art Education, Film Studies, Theatre, 
		Music and Contemporary Dance are open to Independent students. Please 
		consult the Undergraduate Class Schedule for further information.<br />
		<br />
		Independent students interested in registering for courses other than 
		the ones recommended above must call the Office of Student Affairs of 
		the Faculty of Fine Arts at (514) 848-2424 ext. 4613, for further 
		information.<br />
		</font><br />
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